This new title in the award-winning Lecture Notes series
provides a clinically-oriented approach to the study of
gastroenterology and hepatology, covering both the medical and
surgical aspects of gastrointestinal practice. It explores
organ-specific disorders, clinical basics, and gastrointestinal
emergencies, together with a detailed self-assessment section. As
part of the Lecture Notes series, this book is perfect for
use as a concise textbook or revision aid.
Key features include:
* Takes a clinically-oriented approach, covering both medical and
surgical aspects of gastrointestinal practice
* Includes sections devoted to the organ-specific disorders,
clinical basics and gastrointestinal emergencies
* Includes a detailed self-assessment section comprising MCQs,
SAQs and short and long OSCE cases
Whether you need to develop or refresh your knowledge,
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Lecture Notes presents ‘need
to know’ information for all those involved in gastrointestinal
practice.
Cuprins
Preface, vii
Part I Clinical Basics
1 Approach to the patient with abdominal pain, 1
2 Approach to the patient with liver disease, 11
3 Approach to the patient with luminal disease, 17
4 Nutrition, 29
5 Gastrointestinal infections, 39
6 Gastrointestinal investigations, 46
Part II Gastrointestinal Emergencies
7 Acute gastrointestinal bleeding, 52
8 Acute upper and lower gastrointestinal emergencies, 55
9 Acute liver failure, 61
10 Pancreatobiliary emergencies: acute pancreatitis, 67
Part III Regional Gastroenterology
11 Oral cavity, 73
12 Oesophagus, 75
13 Stomach and duodenum, 82
14 Small intestine, 87
15 Small and large bowel disorders, 94
16 Colon, 103
17 Anorectum, 110
18 Pancreatic diseases, 114
19 Biliary diseases, 120
20 Chronic liver disorders, 129
21 Hereditary and congenital liver diseases, 139
22 Viral hepatitides, 157
23 Drug-induced liver injury, 169
24 Vascular liver diseases, 173
25 Autoimmune hepatitis, 182
26 Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, 184
27 Alcoholic liver disease, 187
28 Liver tumours and lesions, 191
29 Pregnancy-related liver disease, 197
30 Liver transplantation, 200
Part IV Study Aids and Revision
Gastrointestinal history check-list, 207
Abdominal examination routine, 209
Rectal examination routine, 211
Common OSCE cases, 212
Part V Self-Assessment
Self-assessment case studies: Questions, 213
Self-assessment case studies: Answers, 215
Index, 217
Despre autor
Anton Emmanuel, University College Hospital, London
Stephen Inns, University College Hospital, London